I have a 2015 Ecoboost premium with performance package. In last six weeks I have had the alarm 'Check Charging System' come on twice. Does anyone know what actually triggers this alarm? In each case I have put a trickle charger on as battery was low. The car does spend a lot of time not being used and it is possible there is an intermittent current leak.
When I take the car out and monitor the voltmeter I get 14.3 for first minute or so then it drops off to around 12.3 and seems to come intermittently to 14.3 and places in-between. Does anyone know if the car has a smart charging system and this is normal ? If not then, what else could cause this fluctuation ?
Alternator was changed by Ford dealership under warranty in around 2017, and the last battery change was about a year ago(I think it is about my 4th battery). An 'Autozone' test said battery, alternator and starter motor all passed. Tomorrow I start a trip out of town so bit concerned.
When I take the car out and monitor the voltmeter I get 14.3 for first minute or so then it drops off to around 12.3 and seems to come intermittently to 14.3 and places in-between. Does anyone know if the car has a smart charging system and this is normal ? If not then, what else could cause this fluctuation ?
Alternator was changed by Ford dealership under warranty in around 2017, and the last battery change was about a year ago(I think it is about my 4th battery). An 'Autozone' test said battery, alternator and starter motor all passed. Tomorrow I start a trip out of town so bit concerned.
